Appalachian Outlaws

In the heart of Appalachia, a fierce conflict is unfolding over a highly prized resource: ginseng. As international demand surges, traders are scrambling to stake their claim, and with prices reaching approximately $1,000 per pound, harvesters are in a mad rush to gather this “mountain gold.” Many are convinced that its twisted roots possess unique medicinal properties. The power to dominate the ginseng trade equates to ruling the mountains.